4 day old ducklings PLEASE HELP

[Trudi Higgins]

One of my small hens has successfully brought into the world two adorable black and yellow ducklings - all was going well until this morning when I opened up the coop and found one of the ducklings feeble and apparently unable to walk - it was eating and shuffling about - does anyone know what could be the matter ? I am feeding them crushed corn and peas and they have access to clean water - they are still in the small hut with their mummy - should I take her out? Has she sat on it? HELP PLEASE

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

Not sure, but I would start by evaluating temperature and diet. Is mom keeping them warm, and what are they eating? Might be def worth it for you to start supplementing with Niacin.

 

[Amiga]

Corn and peas have calories, a few vitamins, and not nearly enough nutrients for ducklings.

Of course, it could be just about anything, including viruses or bacterial or fungal infection.

But I agree with HollyDuckFarmer, be sure of the temperature and make sure it is warm enough for the littles (not too warm for the broody), and get some gro-gel or sav-a-chick into that duckling a.s.a.p.